Following CDC guidelines during the pandemic.Staff was friendly and cordial. Food was so great. I had the lasagna and it was delicious, good portion and lots of cheese. Missing a star because it is too dark for my taste, needs more lighting.
Cee T
Went here Saturday night. There was a bit of aa wait. The atmosphere was a little noisier than I remembered. The food was amazing. There was happy hour. The portion sizes were huge. The server was attentive but not annoying. The hours and prices onine are not accurate and they have a limited menu like most places do these days. I was just sliglty disappointed because we had chosen our food from the onlien menu. They also have family meal deals to. Overall, would definitely come back over and over again. Host was nice and so apologetic about our short wait. Wonderful place.
Mark Krohnberg
A bright spot in a dark time. Delicious food, something is great about being able to count on the professionalism of their food and service. Kudos.
Kris Buck
It had been several years since I had eaten here. Today there were 9 of us having lunch. Our server was pleasant and attentive. He was patient with thr group because some of us had not been together in awhile and were visiting rather than making our menu selections. The food was very good and we were not rushed at all . This is a restaurant that the group will definitely return to.
Steffany Mckeachie
Nice little place. Hubby and I went today for our wedding anniversary and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service.
bigjimslammer
Wonderful food, wonderful atmosphere and wonderful service! Best Italian in Alachua County by far! ❤️
Eric Foreman
Food and service was excellent. Chicken Marsala was outstanding and the waiter paired it with an excellent wine
jenee hargis
Francescas is the best restaurant in Gainesville! Their food is always excellent, the servers are professional and polite and always make sure that you are enjoying your meal! After eating at Francesca‘s for 10 years plus I bought some of their marinara bottle sauce. They make it on the premises, they Jar it , they seal it and it is so fresh I am in heaven! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone anywhere! When you’re there be sure to pick up a jar of their marinara sauce, the best you’ll ever find. Thank you to Francesca and her husband Who brought such a wonderful experience here to Gainesville! God bless you and keep you safe and well, and keep on cooking you are the best! We Love You!!!!!
Jason Johnson
I really like the food. I had a chicken pasta dish in gorgonzola sauce and I thought it was delicious. Still, I felt it was a bit expensive and the dessert was not as good as piesanos.
Delicious authentic Italian food. The interior is less upscale then other Italian joints in town but the hearty portions of authentic pasta and their unbelievably tasty tomato sauce will make you forget about that. Service was a little slow, but they're attentive so take your time and enjoy the experience (this isn't fast food!). They have a good wine list and menu selections. Prices are very fair for the quantity and quality of the food, we'll definitely be back!
Katie Kanable Rogers
Monday night service with Julian was mediocre. My meal wasn't hot. My husband loves his meal. Our dessert was good, but took forever to come out. It will probably be a while before we come back...
Mary Monahan
Nice little bar. Great basil martini. Francesca's food is consistently excellent. It is a great restaurant for business or pleasure
SaveChinchero
I love the food and atmosphere at this place. Especially the marinara sauce and dishes with eggplant, seafood. Dinner salad has a variety of fresh and crunchy vegetables.
Katrina Redd
Everything was so good!! We definitely plan on going back. There was live music during brunch which really set the relaxing mood to enjoy the delicious food. Our server was also very attentive to our table.
Following CDC guidelines during the pandemic.Staff was friendly and cordial. Food was so great. I had the lasagna and it was delicious, good portion and lots of cheese. Missing a star because it is too dark for my taste, needs more lighting.
Went here Saturday night. There was a bit of aa wait. The atmosphere was a little noisier than I remembered. The food was amazing. There was happy hour. The portion sizes were huge. The server was attentive but not annoying. The hours and prices onine are not accurate and they have a limited menu like most places do these days. I was just sliglty disappointed because we had chosen our food from the onlien menu. They also have family meal deals to. Overall, would definitely come back over and over again. Host was nice and so apologetic about our short wait. Wonderful place.
A bright spot in a dark time. Delicious food, something is great about being able to count on the professionalism of their food and service. Kudos.
It had been several years since I had eaten here. Today there were 9 of us having lunch. Our server was pleasant and attentive. He was patient with thr group because some of us had not been together in awhile and were visiting rather than making our menu selections. The food was very good and we were not rushed at all . This is a restaurant that the group will definitely return to.
Nice little place. Hubby and I went today for our wedding anniversary and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service.
Wonderful food, wonderful atmosphere and wonderful service! Best Italian in Alachua County by far! ❤️
Food and service was excellent. Chicken Marsala was outstanding and the waiter paired it with an excellent wine
Francescas is the best restaurant in Gainesville! Their food is always excellent, the servers are professional and polite and always make sure that you are enjoying your meal! After eating at Francesca‘s for 10 years plus I bought some of their marinara bottle sauce. They make it on the premises, they Jar it , they seal it and it is so fresh I am in heaven! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone anywhere! When you’re there be sure to pick up a jar of their marinara sauce, the best you’ll ever find. Thank you to Francesca and her husband Who brought such a wonderful experience here to Gainesville! God bless you and keep you safe and well, and keep on cooking you are the best! We Love You!!!!!
I really like the food. I had a chicken pasta dish in gorgonzola sauce and I thought it was delicious. Still, I felt it was a bit expensive and the dessert was not as good as piesanos.
Great all around food and service
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious authentic Italian food. The interior is less upscale then other Italian joints in town but the hearty portions of authentic pasta and their unbelievably tasty tomato sauce will make you forget about that. Service was a little slow, but they're attentive so take your time and enjoy the experience (this isn't fast food!). They have a good wine list and menu selections. Prices are very fair for the quantity and quality of the food, we'll definitely be back!
Monday night service with Julian was mediocre. My meal wasn't hot. My husband loves his meal. Our dessert was good, but took forever to come out. It will probably be a while before we come back...
Nice little bar. Great basil martini. Francesca's food is consistently excellent. It is a great restaurant for business or pleasure
I love the food and atmosphere at this place. Especially the marinara sauce and dishes with eggplant, seafood. Dinner salad has a variety of fresh and crunchy vegetables.
Everything was so good!! We definitely plan on going back. There was live music during brunch which really set the relaxing mood to enjoy the delicious food. Our server was also very attentive to our table.